Cocktail or Coffee - its just a table afterall.

Its almost funny that I have been talking about coffee tables for more than a year. Almost.Slightly old photo but just to give you an idea of what Im referring.

Its not urgent but no less frustrating. I already have a coffee table but from my last house but its a little bit "heavy" for the space. I wanted something that added a little sparkle and took up less space visually. We need a coffee table downstairs in the man room and this one is perfect for that so no wasting.

I ordered this table from Drexel heritage last spring. Waited patiently. They lost my tables and put me on a wild goose chase for weeks. Then I lost my marbles, got frustrated and just cancelled the whole thing. I guess Drexel Heritage isn't worrying itself with this whole global slowdown thing - they don't need my money and let me know it. I really like their pieces but this experience TOTALLY turned me off to them. Shortly thereafter, they nearly doubled the price for this thing. I guess this company really is doing well but they won't be getting any recommendations from me.A bit later on, I was alerted to a nice option at Restoration Hardware. It was backordered but I put my order in. No problem, I'm a patient woman. A few weeks go by and Im sent a form email from Restoration Hardware that they won't be getting any more of these afterall. I called and politely asked if I could get the manufacterer's name to hunt for it on my own. No dice, no apology, no nothing. Its as if these furniture companies were doing me a favor by taking my money! Arghhh.

All the while I was stalking various old furniture stores, ebay and craigslist for the right thing but it never even got close. It was as if I was searching for a flying elephant at the zoo.

Are you still awake? For those not sleeping on the keyboard, I tentatively report I have purchased another coffee table. This one to be exact.It fits the bill on the double shelf, the metallic finish, the pretty style. And on clearance!!

I already ordered it but if my history is any indication, that doesn't mean a whole lot. It may or may not arrive depending upon the whim of the furniture gods.

So here I patiently wait AGAIN for what I call a coffee table and you may call a cocktail table. By any other name, just as sweet. I don't really put coffee or cocktails on here...should I be calling it my takeout-eating-craft-space-footrest table?

It's lovely! I hope you get your table. We had a similar problem with a leather couch, chair, and ottoman we ordered through a company that my husband's store has an account with. It was hand-made in Italy, and I figured that was why it was taking so long. After about 12 weeks, hubby inquired after the order, and it turns out they had lost the order! the rep had never even sent it in...so we had to wait another 12 weeks. But it was worth it. :)

Ooooh, that is a fabulous bargain! I love it. I am on the lookout for a coffee table for my living room. {Kind of embarrassingly} the one I have now is from IKEA. I think it's time for a big girl coffee table. :)

Good luck! I have that Drexel table and LOVE it more every day (I am so sorry...).

I hope this one works out, and as sad as it is, it is nice to see this decorating business is a total pain in the ass for others, not just me. I cannot purchase a 9x12 jute rug anywhere in Canada. Nor can I find a thick green rug for my kitchen that isn't synthetic and less than $300. Searching for decor is like finding a needle in a haystack sometimes.

I think the thing to do is start a We Can Find and Get You Anything concierge decorating service for people on budgets (people who can't or won't shop at 1st Dibs, say!)....I would pay for that.